Maryam Mouzarani-AI Red Team Engineer
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Experience
AI Red Team Engineer
Applause
- Performed security assessments and penetration testing on Microsoft AI models for text, image, and video generation.
- Conducted prompt injection attacks through diverse input vectors, including crafted text, steganographic images, and manipulated visual elements (e.g., varying opacity and embedded content).
Member, AI Red Teaming Contributor
OWASP AI Exchange
- Contribute to AI Red Teaming initiatives, researching and testing threats such as prompt injection, data poisoning, and model manipulation in AI and data-centric systems.
- Support development of global AI security and privacy standards, including the EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 27090 (AI Security), and ISO/IEC 27091 (AI Privacy), helping shape controls for safer, more trustworthy AI.
Red Team Prompt Injection Specialist
Freelancer
- Conducted targeted prompt injection attacks (direct and indirect) against the frontier large language model that generates text, images, and videos or controls a system with available APIs to test its robustness against adversarial inputs.
- Utilized a variety of tools, techniques, and open-source resources to craft and execute attacks simulating real-world misuse scenarios.
- Documented findings related to prompt leakage, unintended behaviors, and model safety vulnerabilities.
- Contributed to model safety evaluations by reporting edge-case failure modes and proposing mitigation strategies.
- Operated under strict ethical guidelines to ensure responsible AI red teaming practices.
LLM Security Penetration Tester
Mindrift
- Performed security assessments and penetration testing for LLM-based applications with a focus on OWASP Top 10 for LLMs.
- Conducted prompt injection, data leakage, and model manipulation tests on Anthropic Claude agents, creating various attack vectors and recommendations for strengthening the agents against successful attacks.
Software Security Engineer
Code Intelligence
- Conducted penetration testing for automotive clients, focusing on native applications and infrastructure vulnerabilities.
- Delivered presentations on fuzz testing and assisted clients in utilizing fuzzing tools to analyze and secure their code.
- Provided technical support and guidance for improving tool utilization and resolving identified security flaws.
Assistant Professor
Isfahan University of Technology
- Taught courses in software security and led research projects focusing on vulnerability detection and secure coding practices.
- Organized student job fairs and industrial cooperation festivals to foster partnerships and facilitate knowledge exchange in cybersecurity.
Software Security Consultant
Ansar Bank
- Conducted security audits and penetration tests on Java applications and internal infrastructure.
- Worked with development teams to integrate security measures into the software development lifecycle, ensuring secure coding practices were followed.
- Provided actionable recommendations for mitigating security vulnerabilities and enhancing application security.
Smart Fuzzing and Vulnerability Detection
Freelancer
- Designed and implemented a smart fuzzing algorithm to detect vulnerabilities in binary C/C++ code, including stack/heap overflows and buffer overflows.
- Utilized tools like Valgrind and Angr to enhance vulnerability detection accuracy.
Researcher and Developer
APA Research Center
- Led a team in penetration testing for web applications and Android apps, identifying security flaws and proposing solutions.
- Developed security analysis guidelines for various platforms, enhancing the vulnerability detection process.
- Provided consultation to MSc students on cybersecurity research and penetration testing methodologies.
- Presented secure coding workshops for students and developers.
Software Developer
PayamPardaz
- Developed a correlation engine for SIEM solutions, using Python and C++ to detect and respond to security incidents.
- Implemented automated security event correlation and generated actionable alerts for security teams.
Penetration Testing for Web Applications
Freelancer
- Conducted penetration testing on various web applications and internal systems for small businesses.
- Developed detailed security reports, identified vulnerabilities, and recommended countermeasures to mitigate risks.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Education, Banking and Finance, and Automotive.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Research and Development, Quality Assurance, and Product Development.
Summary
Experienced Cyber Security Engineer specializing in application security with over 10 years of expertise in penetration testing, security audits, and secure coding practices. Proficient in identifying vulnerabilities in web and mobile applications and applying security best practices in the development lifecycle.
Recently transitioned into Large Language Model (LLM) engineering, with hands-on experience in building multi-agent LLM applications, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, and fine-tuning models for domain-specific tasks. Proficient in LLM security testing and mitigation of OWASP Top 10 LLM-specific vulnerabilities. Skilled in threat modeling, secure coding, and integrating AI security best practices. Adept at collaborating with engineering teams to ensure both traditional and AI-driven applications are secure from design to deployment.
Skills
- Llm Engineering: Multi-Agent Llm Systems, Langchain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (Rag), Fine-Tuning (Lora, Qlora), Prompt Engineering
- Llm Security: Owasp Top 10 For Llms, Llm Threat Modeling, Red Teaming For Ai Systems, Prompt Injection, Supply Chain Risks, Moderation Frameworks (Openai, Llama Guard, Aws Bedrock Guardrails), Secure Deployment Practices Across Cloud, Hybrid, And Local Environments, Knowledge Poisoning Defenses, Pickle Model Scanning, Ci/Cd Integration (Mlops/Mlsecops), Risk Management Frameworks (Mitre Atlas, Threat Modeling)
- Application Security: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Audits, Threat Modeling, Security Architecture
- Penetration Testing: Web Applications, Mobile Applications, Embedded Systems, Static & Dynamic Analysis
- Languages: Php, Python, C/C++, Html5, Css3
- Tools: Langchain, Openai Api, Hugging Face Transformers, Burp Suite, Owasp Zap, Valgrind, Nmap, Nessus, Wireshark, Metasploit, Angr, Gdb
- Security Standards: Secure Software Development Lifecycle, Owasp Top 10, Iso 27001
- Code Review & Debugging: Code Reviews, Debugging Php-Based Applications, Ci/Cd (Gitlab)
- Version Control: Git, Github, Gitlab
- Agile Methodology: Scrum, Agile Development
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Education
Amirkabir University of Technology
Ph.D. · Software Engineering · Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of
Amirkabir University of Technology
M.Sc. · Information Security · Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of
Esfahan University of Technology
B.Sc. · Computer Engineering · Isfahan, Iran, Islamic Republic of
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Maryam is based in Hamburg, Germany.
Maryam speaks the following languages: Persian (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).
Maryam has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Maryam has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Maryam may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Maryam would be well-suited for roles such as: AI Red Team Engineer, Member, AI Red Teaming Contributor, Red Team Prompt Injection Specialist.
Maryam's most recent position is AI Red Team Engineer at Applause.
In recent years, Maryam has worked for Applause, OWASP AI Exchange, Freelancer, Mindrift, and Code Intelligence.
Maryam is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Education, and Banking and Finance. Maryam also has some experience in Automotive.
Maryam is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Research and Development, and Quality Assurance. Maryam also has some experience in Product Development.
Maryam has recently worked in industries like Education, Information Technology, and Automotive.
Maryam has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Research and Development, and Quality Assurance.
Maryam holds a Doctorate in Software Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology, a Master in Information Security from Amirkabir University of Technology and a Bachelor in Computer Engineering from Esfahan University of Technology.
Maryam has 3 certificates. These include: MCSE 2003, OWASP AI Security Training, and SANS GenAI & LLM Application Security Training.
The availability of Maryam needs to be confirmed.
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